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Title: Radiator for V-8?
Post by: randyg on September 05, 2010, 09:36:17 PM
My small block 71 runs really hot in a short time. When I first built it I used a new 65 Mustang radiator with an electric fan in front. I need to know what other V-8 Pintos are running.
Thanks
Randy
Title: Re: Radiator for V-8?
Post by: Pinto5.0 on September 06, 2010, 12:14:50 AM
I picked up a Griffen aluminum 2 core street rod radiator for mine. Ebay had it for $119 bucks new & its supposed to cool a 450 HP SBF in an enclosed engine bay. It measures 22"x19"x3" thick & I am going to use a factory GM Cavalier/Ecotec shrouded fan to cool it. Ill go bigger if I need to but I think Ill be fine with a 350 HP 302.
Title: Re: Radiator for V-8?
Post by: Pinto5.0 on September 09, 2010, 02:59:36 PM
Here are a couple shots of what Im planning to use in mine.
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af357/OrangeCrushMustang/Pinto/024.jpg)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af357/OrangeCrushMustang/Pinto/025.jpg)
The outlets are on the correct side for Ford & Ill make the shroud a little larger to hit the top & bottom of the radiator.
Title: Re: Radiator for V-8?
Post by: dheil78 on September 16, 2010, 10:29:41 PM
I'm running a Jegs Aluminum Ford Radiator.  I think i measures 19x22 and is a 1" wide two core.  I have a 347 Stroker that makes 478 that it sits in front of.  I put a 12" fan on it.  Its drag only though.
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